News Summary
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform has created a dangerous environment for children susceptible to predatory behavior. The lawsuit highlights several alarming incidents involving adults targeting minors on the platform. Murrill argues that due to inadequate safety measures and age verification protocols, Roblox must confront serious legal accountability. The lawsuit comes amid growing scrutiny of digital platforms and concerns about child safety online, leading to a decline in Roblox’s stock price and calls for stronger regulation.
Louisiana – The Attorney General of Louisiana, Liz Murrill, has initiated legal action against the popular online gaming platform Roblox. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, alleges that Roblox has fostered an environment conducive to predatory behavior, allowing sexual predators to thrive, unite, hunt, and victimize children. Murrill contends that the company’s failure to implement effective safety measures and enforce age verification protocols has put young users at risk.
Following the announcement of the lawsuit, Roblox’s stock price fell by more than 6% on Friday, reflecting investor concerns regarding the implications of the legal action. The lawsuit is part of a broader trend of increasing scrutiny and legal challenges facing digital platforms amid rising concerns about child safety online.
The details of the lawsuit highlight alarming incidents that have occurred on the Roblox platform. In a separate case filed in the US District Court in Northern California, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly targeted by an adult using the platform while posing as a child. This incident exemplifies the risks that children may face in online gaming environments. Officials in Louisiana have compiled multiple cases involving predatory behavior linked to Roblox, including instances where adults have used voice-altering technology to impersonate young girls.
Murrill’s lawsuit suggests drastic measures, stating that Roblox should potentially be shut down due to its inadequate child protection protocols. This bold assertion underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the challenges posed by the platform’s lack of robust safety features.
Roblox, which boasts over 111 million monthly users and serves as a “virtual universe” for creating and sharing interactive experiences, has been under fire for its failure to adequately safeguard younger users. While users under 13 are not permitted to chat with others unless they have explicit parental permission, critics argue that the platform lacks a rigorous age verification process, potentially allowing predators to exploit loopholes. The majority of the user base now consists of individuals aged 13 and older, with 64% fitting into this age category.
The platform has faced various lawsuits in recent years, including a notable case initiated by a family in Iowa where a 13-year-old girl was kidnapped after engaging with a predator on Roblox. This and other similar cases have intensified the scrutiny of Roblox’s commitment to user safety. Additionally, concerns have arise surrounding the potential for “sextortion,” where one in five teenagers is reported to have experienced such exploitation.
As a response to the rising safety concerns, Roblox announced that it is launching new features for age verification, including a proposal that would require users aged 13 to 17 to submit a video selfie for chat access. Additionally, the company has been implementing artificial intelligence technology aimed at detecting communications that may indicate child endangerment. In the first half of 2025, Roblox reported submitting 1,200 cases of attempted child exploitation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Despite these claims of having rigorous safety protocols in place, including monitoring chat conversations and AI content moderation, critics maintain that Roblox is still vulnerable to online predators. The desire for profits, particularly through in-game transactions and its virtual currency, Robux, has led many to argue that the company prioritizes revenue over user safety. Reports underscore that numerous games accessible on the platform may contain inappropriate content, posing further risks to children.
Roblox is currently under heightened political pressure, with calls from lawmakers, including Representative Ro Khanna, to impose stronger regulations and safety measures for child users. As reports of predatory behavior on digital platforms become more frequent, the need for strict enforcement of safety standards has never been more urgent. The growing emphasis on protecting children in online environments highlights the challenges that remain for platforms like Roblox in balancing user enjoyment with safety and security.
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